Pima County's Housing First program won a national award for aiding justice-involved people with homelessness, receiving the 2024 NACo Best in Category for Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

Osman Perez Vazquez was sentenced for arson after setting two houses on fire in West Phoenix, endangering lives and causing significant damage. He pleaded guilty and received a four-year prison term, followed by probation.

Phoenix is set to endure a heatwave with temperatures potentially exceeding 110 degrees, accompanied by partial cloudiness and chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Virgin Galactic has completed a new spaceship manufacturing facility in Arizona, set to create jobs and advance space tourism with the Delta class spaceships.

Brandon Pfaadt's strong pitching leads the Diamondbacks' 1-0 win over the Braves, limiting them to three hits. Fried's effort and Suarez's homer were highlights.

The City of Surprise celebrates the first anniversary of its library services on "Surprise Lately," along with educational programs, summer events, and sustainability initiatives.

A shooting at Serafina Apartments in Phoenix resulted in the death of 19-year-old Kashmir Vaughn and another injured. Police are investigating the incident with no arrests made yet.

The City of Surprise announces a variety of teen activities, including Rec Nights, Teen Adventures, and tournaments, offering games, parties, and excursions with registration and fees required for participation.

SEMICON West, a top semiconductor conference, moves from San Francisco to Phoenix, signaling Arizona's rising prominence in the microelectronics industry, backed by substantial investments and the CHIPS Act.

Two Mesa teens have been indicted on arson charges after allegedly causing an explosion at a Mesa home which endangered the homeowner and caused significant damage.

An Arizona officer involved in a dog dragging returned to work with restrictions amid an ongoing review. Raider, the dog, is safe with a new fence built by community donations. No charges were filed.

Liberty urges water conservation in Goodyear, AZ, due to delays in well commissioning and another well's outage, with solutions expected by next year.

The Gilbert Police Department has opened a new, expanded Communications Center with advanced technology and facilities aimed at improving public safety and employee well-being.